Housing and HomelessnessGovernor Newsom says state agencies must plan to humanely remove homeless camps The governor’s executive order encourages local governments to also adopt plans for removing encampments. It comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities and counties can enforce bans on sleeping outside in public places.
State GovernmentDoorDash, Uber and other gig work companies can classify workers as contractors, CA Supreme Court rules
EnvironmentMan arrested on suspicion of starting Park Fire, which has grown to California’s largest this year
Health CareJuly 26, 2024Premiums for Covered California insurance will go up in 2025. Here’s how muchPremium increases largely vary by region and plan, but most consumers will receive subsidies that will protect them from steep hikes.
EnvironmentJuly 26, 2024Manola SecairaCalifornia’s fracking ban goes into effect in OctoberGovernor Gavin Newsom launched the regulatory action needed to phase out fracking permits in 2021. Though the ban has not officially gone into effect, California has not approved any fracking permits after that year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentJuly 25, 2024California's newest state park is like a time machineCalifornia's newest state park just opened this summer — and a visit is like stepping into a time machine as its creators reimagine what a state park can be.
EducationJuly 25, 2024Cal Maritime pleads for merger with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to save the academyCSU officials say the proposal is a "fiscal and operational imperative" for Cal Maritime, which has experienced a 31% decline in enrollment since 2016-17.
July 24, 2024For the first time since he exited the presidential race, Biden addresses the nationPresident Biden addressed the nation Wednesday evening for the first time since dropping out of the race for president and endorsing Vice President Harris.
Sacramento RegionJuly 24, 2024Kristin LamSacramento Police plan to ask for approval of annual military equipment reportThe report shows the Sacramento Police Department used military equipment against Black people in 52% of incidents between May 2023 and April 2024.
Health CareJuly 24, 2024California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriersState lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at protecting children from the harms of social media, part of a nationwide wave of efforts to address the issue. Yet the bills’ proponents face hurdles in finding an approach that can survive legal chall
State GovernmentJuly 23, 2024Megan MyscofskiCalifornia Democratic Party endorses Harris for presidentThe state Democratic party officially endorsed the vice president just a day after she announced her bid to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee.
State GovernmentJuly 23, 2024Laura FitzgeraldDemocratic consultants weigh in on Newsom’s national political futureCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom was among those considered as a potential Democratic candidate for president, should Biden drop out. But speculation about a Newsom run halted when he endorsed Kamala Harris on Sunday.
Health CareJuly 23, 2024Kate WolffeAdmissions for hot pavement burns are increasing at UC Davis Medical CenterThis year is rivaling 2023 for the number of injuries related to hot pavement treated at the Regional Burn Center. The center’s chief of burn surgery says two groups are most at-risk: Those with diabetes and those who use substances.
